How To Fix HRPAYBR99724 - Percentage &1 invalid for wage type &2 in &3/&4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYBR99 - Payroll General Messages

• Message number: 724

• Message text: Percentage &1 invalid for wage type &2 in &3/&4

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Check the customizing activities
<DS:SIMG.PAY_BR_RESC04>Set internal wage types</> and
<DS:SIMG.PAY_BR_RESC03>Set external wage types</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYBR99724 - Percentage &1 invalid for wage type &2 in &3/&4 ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYBR99724 indicates that there is an issue with a percentage value associated with a specific wage type in the payroll process. This error typically arises in the context of Brazilian payroll processing, where certain wage types are expected to have valid percentage values.
  Cause:
  
  
  Invalid Percentage Value: The percentage value entered for a specific wage type is not valid. This could be due to:
  
  The percentage being outside the acceptable range (e.g., less than 0% or greater than 100%).
  The percentage being incorrectly formatted or entered (e.g., using a comma instead of a period).
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the wage types in the payroll schema or in the related infotypes.
  
  
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry in the employee's master data or payroll results can lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Percentage Value:
  
  Review the percentage value entered for the wage type specified in the error message. Ensure it is within the valid range and correctly formatted.
  If the percentage is meant to be a fixed value, ensure that it is not mistakenly entered as a percentage.
  
  
  
  Review Wage Type Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the wage type in the SAP system. Ensure that the wage type is set up correctly to accept percentage values.
  Verify the settings in the payroll schema to ensure that the wage type is being processed correctly.
  
  
  
  Correct Master Data:
  
  Review the employee's master data (infotypes) to ensure that all relevant fields are correctly filled out.
  If the error is related to a specific employee, check their payroll results for any anomalies.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making corrections, run a test payroll for the affected employee(s) to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Wage Types: In SAP, wage types are used to categorize different types of payments and deductions. Each wage type can have specific characteristics, including whether it is a percentage or a fixed amount.
  Infotypes: Infotypes are data structures in SAP that store related information about employees. Common infotypes related to payroll include IT0008 (Basic Pay), IT0014 (Recurring Payments and Deductions), and IT0015 (Additional Payments).
  Payroll Schema: The payroll schema defines the rules and calculations for payroll processing. It is essential to ensure that the schema is correctly configured to handle the wage types used in your organization.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be necessary to consult with an SAP HR consultant or support team for further assistance.